2025 Land Rover Defender 110

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The Land Rover Defender packs legitimate off-road capability — provided you pick the right options — and makes no sacrifice in on-road comfort. It's an admirable accomplishment. Overall, we're impressed with this modern interpretation of a classic nameplate.

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2025 Land Rover Defender Review

byDan Frio^{Correspondent
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

rating written byNick Yekikian^{Senior News Editor
Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the Senior News Editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.}

Pros

Strong off-road capabilities
Wealth of customization options
High-tech safety and off-road features
Smooth ride for an off-road-oriented SUV

Cons

Options can get pricey
Rear hatch door is heavy and opens toward the curb

What's new

Three-row Defender 130 gets second-row captain's chairs
Synthetic leather replaces the real stuff as standard upholstery
11.4-inch touchscreen and Meridian audio system standard on all trims
Part of the second Defender generation introduced for 2020

Overview

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is Land Rover's nod to nostalgia, a recently resurrected nameplate that, despite really never having gone away — the first-generation Defender only bowed out in 2016, though it left the U.S. in the late 1990s — recalls the appeal of its boxy, Jeep-like utilitarian predecessor. Today's Defender offers a cushier ride, modern electronics and supremely capable off-road ability, all with its familiar squared-off profile. It's offered as a short Jeep Wrangler-esque two-door with a blistering optional V8 engine (Defender 90), a four-door two-row model (Defender 110), or a family-friendly long-wheelbase three-row model (Defender 130). You can even get the three-row model without a third row, reclaiming it all for cargo space instead.

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Edmunds spotlight: Climbs mountains, not the corporate ladder

Among the Land Rover siblings, the 2025 Land Rover Defender is the one that rebelled, listened to loud music, and joined the Forest Service. While the genteel Range Rover preens as a universal status symbol, and the Discovery quietly gets along as a middle child, the Defender takes itself less seriously, instead turning its gaze to capability and adventure. Loaded with off-road-oriented features and specs — big tires, nearly 12 inches of ground clearance, advanced four-wheel drive, computer-aided traction controls — the Defender is ideally suited for the dirty work of trails and tree stumps, even if many buyers will simply be drawn to its shape as a boxier Range Rover with more personality. For 2025, the largest model — the three-row Defender 130 — gets a comfort upgrade with second-row captain's chairs, while a new standard synthetic leather upholstery promises better durability and easier cleaning.

Competitors to consider

The Defender's toughest competitors come from within its own family, with the similarly priced Discovery and much further upmarket Range Rover. Outside of those alternatives, the Lexus GX also offers formidable all-terrain ability but falls short in on-road comfort. The Jeep Wagoneer is suitably snazzy and strong for towing but limited in its off-road flexibility. There's also the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which can go anywhere the Defender can and then some, but it's comically priced by comparison. Be sure to read our Expert Rating below to learn if the Defender is best for your adventures.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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7.8

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Performance

8/10

How does the Defender drive? Strong off-road capability typically comes at the expense of on-road handling and steering precision. But that isn't the case here. The Defender drives just like a luxury SUV should, and its transmission provides smooth and often imperceptible gear changes. The brakes are easy to control for smooth stops around town.

As for acceleration, we clocked a 0-60 mph sprint of 6.7 seconds for the Defender 110 and 6.2 seconds for the Defender 90 when equipped with the inline six-cylinder engine. That's plenty quick for an off-road-oriented SUV. Still, with 395 hp, you might expect a little more. Weight might be a culprit — our test Defenders weighed in at a portly 5,207 pounds for the two-door 90 and 5,571 pounds for the four-door 110.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the Defender? The Defender travels down the road with the refinement you'd expect of a luxury-priced Land Rover. The interior remains quiet and relatively free from road vibrations even when riding on the optional 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires. In terms of ride quality, our test vehicle was on the firm side when going over bumps and road imperfections, but it was likely the result of those larger, heavier wheels (18-inch wheels are standard).

The driver's seat provides a wide range of adjustment. Heating and ventilation are optional. The climate system is able to maintain a comfortable temperature, though you might need to dial in a slightly lower target temperature and fiddle with the vents to get the airflow you want.

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Defender's massive second row and tall roof give the cabin a very roomy feel. It's worth noting that passenger space remains the same whether you choose the 110 or the 90. Headroom, legroom and shoulder room are plentiful, though the steering column can get in the way of some drivers' knees when they get in. We'd recommend against the front center jump seat since its usefulness is minimal and it removes a good amount of otherwise convenient storage.

The height-adjusting air suspension, numerous grab handles and large doors make access easy in the 110, but climbing into the back of the two-door 90 will be a chore for most.

A few interior controls have steep learning curves. The climate control dials, for example, double as drive mode selectors and seat heating/ventilation adjustment. If they were touchscreen controls, they'd be a lot simpler and more intuitive. Large windows and appropriately sized mirrors make outward visibility a non-issue, and the cabin is far quieter than we'd expect of any off-road vehicle.

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Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The wide entertainment touchscreen and available digital gauge cluster are attractive and generally respond quickly to inputs. The native voice command system was a bit hit or miss in our tests. We had no difficulty changing stereo stations using natural language, but it couldn't decipher basic navigation requests. Fortunately you can use your smartphone's voice controls on Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, which are standard. Numerous connectivity options include wireless charging and multiple USB ports.

As for driving aids, the surround-view camera system helps both in parking lots and going off-road, and it provides a comprehensive view of whatever obstacle you're approaching. Adaptive cruise control is pleasant as well and makes appropriate speed corrections smoothly.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The four-door Defender has a generous amount of storage space (34 cubic feet), both with the rear seats up or lowered for maximum capacity. The rear seats are heavy, and it can take some oomph to push them back in place. That all changes if you opt for the shorter 90. Cargo capacity is cut by more than half, and folding the rear seatbacks is a huge hassle because it requires you remove the bottom seat cushion. If you need to carry cargo, don't get the 90.

When the Defender is equipped with the air suspension, you can lower the ride height from the cargo area to make loading heavy objects a little easier. Unlike like most SUVs, the Defender has a swing-out tailgate instead of a liftgate. It swings out toward the curb, which not everyone will like because it can impede access. It's also heavy due to the mounted spare tire.

Inside, the Defender has long shelves for the front seats and multilevel storage by the center console. There are numerous places to store small items but none large enough to hold a medium-size handbag. The sheer size of the second row makes car seat installation easy with the 110, but you'll struggle to get a seat by the front pass-through with the 90. Once back there, however, the access to the attachment points is decent.

An available tow package allows the Defender to tow 8,200 pounds. But it doesn't include a trailer brake controller, which you'll want to help control and adjust a heavy trailer's brakes.

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Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Depending on the configuration, the Defender gets an EPA-estimated 16 to 20 mpg combined. That's a bit better than most off-road-oriented SUVs such as the Lexus GX and pricier Mercedes-Benz G-Class. In our real-world driving tests, we've found the Defender to be a bit thirstier than its EPA estimates.

Value

7/10

Is the Defender a good value? The Defender has a comfortable entry price in the mid-$50,000s. When optioned sensibly, it marries off-road capability and on-road refinement in a way that justifies paying the premium for it over, say, the Jeep Wrangler or Toyota 4Runner. Even equipped with a fair number of options, it costs less than the Toyota Land Cruiser.

On the downside, our test vehicle had multiple misaligned body panels and a few interior rattles. The interior materials didn't quite seem to reflect the $72,000 as-tested price — they were already showing signs of wear, markings and stains. Our test vehicle was an early build version that was undoubtedly used hard, but hard use is what a Defender should be built to withstand.

Wildcard

8/10

Personality is important to the Defender, and this generation gets the important parts of the classic Defender's proportions right. It looks cool from most angles, but we still think the front end looks a bit soft, and the optional plastic bits on the hood that are styled to look like diamond-plated metal elicit plenty of chuckles. We wish it looked a bit tougher.

The Defender drives with refinement and dignity whether you're on- or off-road. While the level of electronic control is nifty, we find it more satisfying to manually engage diff locks and low range with physical buttons and levers. Still, it's hard to argue with the seamlessness of the Defender's approach.

Which Defender does Edmunds recommend?

The Land Rover Defender's impressive off-road abilities call for a trim level that leans into its legacy, so we recommend the X trim. It's only available with the 110 and 130 trims and comes with all the best all-terrain features, including expanded terrain modes, a height-adjustable adaptive air suspension that offers more ground clearance and a more comfortable on-road ride, heated and cooled front seats, and orange brake calipers for a dash of style.

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Land Rover Defender models

The 2025 Land Rover Defender is available in three body styles. The Defender 90 is the shorter two-door model, the Defender 110 has four doors and two rows, and the Defender 130 has a longer wheelbase and three rows of seating. The Defender 130 Outbound ditches the third row to greatly increase cargo capacity. An optional front jump seat can be added to the Defender 90, and the Defender 110 also offers an optional two-passenger third row (though not in conjunction with the front jump seat).

In addition to the Defender's three body styles, there are four basic trims: S, X-Dynamic SE, X (110 and 130 only) and V8. To further confuse matters, there are four engines to choose from. The Defender 90 offers three of them: the P300, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (296 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque); the P400, a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder (395 hp, 406 lb-ft); and the P525, a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (518 hp, 461 lb-ft).

The Defender 110 offers all three of those and adds a fourth: the P500, a slightly detuned version of the P525 eight-cylinder (493 hp, 450 lb-ft). Finally, the Defender 130 offers the P300, P400 and P500 engines. All engines pair with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is standard.

S
The entry-level S trim is offered on all body styles and comes standard with the P300 four-cylinder. The 110 and 130 styles can also upgrade to the six-cylinder P400 engine.

Standard feature highlights include:

19-inch alloy wheels
Roof rails
Panoramic roof
Keyless entry and ignition
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power-adjustable, heated front seats
Power-adjustable heated steering wheel
Synthetic leather upholstery
40/20/40-split folding rear seats
11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Wireless charging pad
10-speaker Meridian audio system

Standard advanced driver assist features include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Defender and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Defender and its surroundings for parking or off-roading situations)
Automatic high beams

X-Dynamic SE
The X-Dynamic SE is available for all three body styles and comes standard with the six-cylinder P400 engine. The P500 is optional with the 110 model. In addition to the Defender 90 S trim's features, the X-Dynamic SE adds:

20-inch wheels
Ventilated front seats
Interior ambient lighting
Configurable terrain traction modes (110 only with P500)
All-terrain tires (110 only with P500)

X
The X trim is limited to the Defender 110 and 130 with the P400 engine. It adds more off-road style and capability with:

22-inch wheels
Off-road-specific cruise control
Electronic active differential (sends power to appropriate wheels for increased traction)
Adaptive air suspension (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability and can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)
Upgraded drive and traction modes
14-way power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats with memory function
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Synthetic suede headliner
Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)

Outbound
The Outbound trim is a two-row version of the Defender 130 and only comes with the P400 engine. It's equipped similarly to the X-Dynamic SE but adds all-terrain tires and leather upholstery

V8
This trim is offered on all three models. The Defender 90 and 110 get the most powerful P525 eight-cylinder engine, while the Defender 130 makes do with the detuned P500 version. Additional V8 trim features include:

22-inch wheels
Tow hitch receiver
Automated steering system when reversing with a trailer
Tri-zone automatic climate control (four-zone on 130)
Cabin air purifier
Leather upholstery
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated third-row seats (130)
Heated windshield
Heated washer jets
Refrigerated front console bin
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Many of the Defender's features are available for other trims as stand-alone options or bundled in packages, including the heated and ventilated seats, electronic differential, air suspension, off-road tires and towing aids. Second-row captain's chairs are a no-cost option for X and V8 trims. For S and X-Dynamic trims, they're an extra-cost option.

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2025 Land Rover Defender Features & Specs

Type:

110

Trim:

110 P300 S

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$60,800
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	34.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Defender include:

Blind Spot Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Pre-collision safety system

2025 Land Rover Defender First Impressions

byJosh Jacquot

•3/13/2024

Overview

If it's defined by anything beyond its retro appeal, Land Rover's Defender is a something-for-everyone luxury SUV. Available across a huge spectrum of sizes, configurations and prices, this retro-styled ute offers more than just memories of SUVs from the past. Defender comes in three wheelbases — 90, 110 and 130 inches — and in both two- and four-door body styles. Three engines with five output offerings are available, all of which use an eight-speed automatic transmission and a two-speed transfer case. Locking center and rear differentials are available.

Edmunds spotlight: What's new for 2025?

It's too soon for a full redesign of the Defender lineup, which debuted in 2020 — especially given the vastness of this model. However, since a high-output Defender was caught testing on the Nürburgring last summer, we think a new range-topping trim could arrive. This version should offer V8 power with output significantly surpassing the 519-horsepower V8 currently offered in the P525 versions of the 90 and 110. What's more, it's no secret that the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will be offered in all-electric versions soon and we anticipate that EV hardware will be shared across most Land Rover models including, eventually, the Defender line. Next year is probably too soon for that, however. So we imagine a Defender range similar to 2024 with the possible addition of a high-output trim at the top of the lineup.

Competitors to consider

The Lexus GX, which matches up nearly perfectly to the Defender 110 in size, is this Land Rover's closest competitor. Though it lacks the Defender's available height-adjustable air suspension, it does offer off-road features like lockable center and rear differentials. And it's most definitely a luxury SUV like the Defender. Otherwise, consider a Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco, both of which forgo these two utes' luxury intentions in the interest of cost savings.

Edmunds says

It's not yet time for big changes in the Defender line. Expect modest revisions to features across trims and the possible arrival of a range-topping high-output version.

FAQ

Is the Land Rover Defender a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Defender both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.8 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Defender has 34.0 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Land Rover Defender. Learn more

What's new in the 2025 Land Rover Defender?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Land Rover Defender:

Three-row Defender 130 gets second-row captain's chairs
Synthetic leather replaces the real stuff as standard upholstery
11.4-inch touchscreen and Meridian audio system standard on all trims
Part of the second Defender generation introduced for 2020

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Is the Land Rover Defender reliable?

To determine whether the Land Rover Defender is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Defender. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Defender's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2025 Land Rover Defender a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Land Rover Defender is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Defender and gave it a 7.8 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Defender is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2025 Land Rover Defender?

The least-expensive 2025 Land Rover Defender is the 2025 Land Rover Defender 110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $60,800.

Other versions include:

110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $60,800
110 P400 X-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $72,100
110 P400 X 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $91,800
110 P525 V8 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) which starts at $113,500

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What are the different models of Land Rover Defender?

If you're interested in the Land Rover Defender, the next question is, which Defender model is right for you? Defender variants include 110 P300 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), 110 P400 X-Dynamic SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), 110 P400 X 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A), and 110 P525 V8 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A). For a full list of Defender models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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